Mew and Teddiursa rode atop Zapdos, following the Pokémon that could transform into human form through a hidden passage. They arrived at a serene, secluded gardeled deep withiy.

  The gentle gurgling of fountains filled the air, and sunlight filtered through the dense opy of trees, bathing the area in a dreamy, ethereal glow.

  The tranquil beauty of the se left the three Pokémon from the Hero Expedition Team awestruck.

  Latias, flying gracefully ahead of them, turned back with a wide, joyful smile a out a melodic cry.

  “Woo~” (Isn’t it beautiful? This is my brother’s and my secret base!)

  "Ursa!" Teddiursa nodded enthusiastically, expressing its admiration for the stunning pce.

  Suddenly, another mysterious Pokémon emerged from the depths of the garden.

  Mew, Teddiursa, and Zapdos turheir attention toward the new arrival.

  When they saw it clearly, they froze.

  The new Pokémon looked almost identical to Latias.

  Latios, the Pokémon that had appeared, had sensed an unfamiliar presen their secret garden. Initially alert, its guarded demeanor softened upon seeing the Pokémon following its sister.

  Latias quickly introduced the newers. “Woo!” (Brother, this is the Hero Expedition Team!)

  Mew nodded excitedly. “Mew!” (That’s right! We’re the Hero Expedition Team! We travel across the world, helping Pokémon in need!)

  Teddiursa added enthusiastically, “Ursa-ursa!” (Exactly!)

  Zapdos, t behind them, lifted its head with pride. “Chiu!”

  After the introdus, Latias turned baew and the others. “Woo!” (Hero Expedition Team, this is my brother, Latios!)

  Latiarded the three unusual Pokémon with curiosity. As the guardian of Alto Mare, it was unaced to seeing suon in its territory.

  Pokémon iions were straightforward and sincere.

  After exging introdus, Latias eagerly asked about the Hero Expedition Team.

  So, on that sunny m, Mew and Teddiursa sat on the soft grass and shared tales of the adventures and good deeds they had aplished with Latias and Latios.

  They spoke of how they helped a giant Dragonite find a partner.

  How they fulfilled a ales’ long-held wish.

  How they entered the enigmatid flicted Mewtwo.

  And how they reunited Poliwag with its mother.

  Latias listened with wide-eyed wonder, her gaze sparkling with curiosity and admiration.

  Even Latios, who was typically more reserved, seemed intrigued, his expression refleg both surprise and respect.

  After hearing their stories, Latios tilted his head and asked thoughtfully, “Woo?” (The Hero Expedition Team? such things truly be aplished by Pokémon alone?)

  Mew blinked, a knowing smile but saying nothing.

  Teddiursa, however, met Latios’s question with unwaveriermination. “Ursa-ursa!” (The power of one Pokémon may be small, but when we unite, we overe any challenge!)

  Mew nodded in agreement. “Mew!” (Exactly!)

  Its sparkling blue eyes reflected Latias and Latios as it tinued. “Mew…” (And it’s not just us. Naoki has been supp us all along!)

  Hearing the name, both Latias and Latios looked curious.

  “Woo?” (Naoki?)

  Teddiursa eagerly chimed in. “Ursa-ursa!” (Naoki is the best person in the world! He even pnted a World Tree where Pokémon from all over live!)

  Latias tilted her head in curiosity. “Woo?” (World Tree? What’s that?)

  Teddiursa spread its arms wide to emphasize the grandeur of its words. “Ursa!” (It’s a giant tree, big enough to house all the Pokémon friends we’ve met on our journey!)

  Teddiursa tinued excitedly, “Ursa-ursa!” (Naoki said if we meet friends we don’t want to part with, we ihem to live at the World Tree. That way, we always see each other!)

  Latias’s eyes lit up with excitement. “Woo!” (That’s amazing! We’re friends, right? my brother and I visit the World Tree too?)

  Mew chimed in cheerfully, “Mew~” (Of course! But we still have a long journey ahead, and the World Tree hasn’t fully grow. No one lives there yet.)

  Latias turoward her brother, practically glowing with enthusiasm. “Woo!” (Brother, when the World Tree is ready, let’s visit Mew and the others!)

  Latios, however, remained posed and spoke early. “Woo.” (We ’t leave Alto Mare so easily.)

  As guardians of the city, their duty was to protect it and its people.

  Hearing this, Latias’s excitement dimmed, and disappoi clouded her face.

  After a moment’s pause, Latios softened his stance. “Woo.” (But wheime es, you visit Mew and the others.)

  Latias brightened instantly but quickly asked, “Woo?” (What about you, Brother?)

  Latios replied firmly, “Woo.” (I’ll stay behind to guard the Soul Dew and e doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.)

  Latias uood her brother’s iions and immediately cheered, affeately nuzzling him in gratitude.

  "You're the best, brother!"

  Latios responded with a gentle lick to his sister’s forehead, a sign of their close bond.

  Then, Latias’s form shimmered, transf bato the appearance of a short-haired girl. She turo Mew and Baby Bear, her eyes bright with excitement, and said, “Is this your first time in Alto Mare? Let’s go out and explore! I’ll show you all the beautiful sights of the town!"

  Mew and Baby Bear shared her enthusiasm, eager to see more of the enting water city.

  Zapdos, however, remained indifferent to the prospect of sightseeing. Its immense size and striking appearance would undoubtedly draw too much attention from humans, which it found exhausting.

  Without waiting for the others to ask, Zapdos made its decision clear: it would stay behind in the garden and wait for their return.

  Mew and Baby Bear were already aced to Zapdos’s reclusive nature. They nodded in uanding and promised t it baething delicious from town.

  Latias led the way, guiding the two Pokémon through the hidden tuhat ected the secret garden to the outside world. To blend in with the humans, Mew transformed into a small Pichu and perched on Latias’s shoulder, while Baby Bear snuggled fortably in Latias’s arms.

  In this mahe three Pokémon joyfully wahrough Alto Mare’s cobblestoreets and winding alleys, marveling at the lively atmosphere.

  The annual Pokémon Water Race was underway, drawing crowds from all over the region. Trainers and athletes raced atop their Water-type Pokémon, cutting through the als in an exhirating chase. Spectators cheered from the bridges and riverbanks, creating aric atmosphere.

  Latias brought Mew and Baby Bear into the heart of the crowd, where they watched the event unfold with awe.

  Unbeknownst to them, a h surveilnce droracked Latias’s movements from above, its camera focused ily on her human form.

  “Target located,” said a voibsp;

  The se shifted to a sleek trol room aboard a speedboat. A female thief, dressed in sharp bck attire, smirked as she studied the monitor dispying Latias image. “The legendary Pokémon, Latias. This is going to be break.”

  Her aplice, ahief with short auburn hair, practically buzzed with excitement. “We were right! When Latias transforms into a human, her body temperature is much lower than a normal human’s. We’re going to hit the jackpot this time!”

  The first thief, Lyon, leaned back with a self-assured grin. “Hmph. A legendary Pokémon like her is still just another prize waiting to be cimed. No matter how powerful they are, they all fall into the hands of Lyon, the number ohief in the world.”

  She shut off the observation device, pocketing it as she turo her partner. “Zanna, get everything ready. It’s time for a.”